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Marika Murto

Marika Murto

Pharma Executive | Driving Commercial Growth & Innovation in Global Pharma Markets | PhD

LEO Pharma•Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

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Experience29+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Dynamic and compassionate pharmaceutical executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across country and global roles. Proven track record in driving business transformation, launching innovative and biosimilar products, and leading high-performing cross-functional teams. Experienced in full P&L ownership, life-cycle management, alliances, and commercial strategy across oncology, vaccines, and bone health. Passionate about building diverse, results-driven teams and fostering strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • LEO PharmaCurrent
    2026–Present· 8 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Global Product StrategyCurrent
      2026–Present
  • Amgen
    2014–Dec 2025· 11 yrs 11 mos
    • Associate Vice President, U.S. Commercial Lead, Bone Health
      Apr 2024–Dec 2025
    • Executive Director, U.S. Brand Lead, Bone Health
      2023–Mar 2024
    • Global Product Team Lead & Marketing Lead Bone Health
      Jul 2021–Dec 2022
    • Global Marketing Lead Bone Health
      Aug 2020–Jun 2021
    • General Manager, Netherlands
      Apr 2017–Jul 2020
    • Country Director, Finland
      Sep 2015–Mar 2017
    • Senior Business Unit Manager Oncology and Hematology
      2014–Aug 2015
  • Pfizer
    Aug 2012–Dec 2013· 1 yr 4 mos
    • Commercial Lead, Vaccines
      Aug 2012–Dec 2013
  • Roche
    Nov 2004–May 2012· 7 yrs 6 mos
    • Business Unit Manager, Oncology/Hematology
      2010–May 2012
    • Business Unit Manager, Avastin Franchise
      Oct 2006–Dec 2009
    • Product Manager, Oncology
      Nov 2004–Sep 2006
  • University of Helsinki
    Jun 1997–Oct 2004· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • Researcher / PhD Student / Post-doc Researcher / Spin-off Coordinator
      Jun 1997–Oct 2004

Education

PhD (2002), Docent/Associate Professor (2005)

Molecular Biology

University of Helsinki

MSc

Biochemistry

University of Eastern Finland

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Marika Murto
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Molecular OncologyP&L ManagementTeam LeadershipLeadershipLaunching New BrandsMarketing StrategyProduct MarketingSales EffectivenessProduct LaunchOncologyManagementBusiness PlanningSales ManagementRheumatologyHematologyStrategyBusiness StrategyReal World Evidence (RWE)Pharmaceutical SalesPharmaceutical Industry